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GY61 YBF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,615 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

mist of oil under the engine

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has slight sharp edge and fouling wing when open

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

mist of oil under the engine

Fail 19 Feb 2025 75,010 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth and close to 1.6mm (2mm)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front has slight sharp edge and fouling wing when open

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

mist of oil under the engine

Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,421 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,881 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 67,881 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 60,065 miles

Drivers door slightly damaged

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,287 miles

Offside Front Door has slight sharp edge and fouling wing when opened

Fail 1 Feb 2020 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Door has sharp edge

Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,248 miles

O/S/F Door fouling with wing when opened.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,491 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Drivers door fouling with wing when opened

Fail 30 Jan 2018 43,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Drivers door fouling with wing when opened

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,612 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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GY61 YBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY61 YBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GY61 YBF registered?

GY61 YBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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